1988 Olympic Patch

[QSAMIKE]

Good Morning Gentlemen.....

With the Olympics on right now I thought I would post a picture of the badge worn by the Cadet Services of Canada and their officers for the 1988 Winter Olympic Games here in Calgary.....

The cadets of all three services were each given a Parka with the patch on each shoulder and at the end of the games they were allowed to keep them.....

They were involved in all forms of flag raising, at the Olympic residence, at the main square, at the opening ceremonies and at the medal presentations......

They also provided the escort for the medals when they were being presented.....

Each cadet / officer who was at the Opening Ceremonies also rec'd a medallion, and all officers rec'd a Team Calgary Medallion.....

There were only enough badges made for the parkas and 2 for each officer, and yes they would not allow the officers to wear them, a total of 750.......

Mike